An Indiana mom of six is warning against tampon use after two of her daughters were sent to the hospital with sepsis from toxic shock syndrome infections. “We honestly thought we were going to lose ...

About half of the global population menstruates at some point in their lives. Disposable products, such as tampons and pads, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. So you want to help your tween or teen use tampons, but you don't know where to start. Here's what to teach them about period ...

Safety concerns connected to tampon use have been on the minds of women for many years. From toxic shock syndrome to questions about specific chemicals widely used in the menstrual products, some have ...

If you've just decided to start using tampons and you're finding it tricky, you're not alone! Lots of young teens and first-time tampon users have told me they experience "tampon trauma"—meaning it ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent announcement about investigating tampon safety has ignited widespread discussion. This action stems from research revealing the presence of toxic ...

A new study from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration detected heavy metals, including lead and arsenic, in popular tampon brands, but not enough to raise health concerns. “While trace metals are ...

See more of our coverage in your search results. Make New York Post a Preferred Source A new study of 30 tampons from 14 brands finds they contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic. New York Post gif ...

A first-ever study about the presence of toxic metals in tampons is raising concerns about women’s health. University of California, Berkeley Public Health released the results of this first-time ...

A March 4 Instagram video (direct link, archived link) purports to inform people about dangers associated with using tampons. “You got to stop using a tampon, I’m serious,” says a man in the video.

Which tampons are the best? For monthly protection, 70% of American women use tampons. Tampons are discreet, convenient and don’t interfere with active lifestyles. Their popularity is evident when ...